Lydia Wenrich (born 1850) is listed as living with him. Emma Wenrich (born 1848) is listed as living with John Neary. Both are the daughters of Daniel (born 1825) and Mary Wenrick and may be related to Elijah's wife, Rebecca Wenrich. Daniel may be a brother to Peter and Rebecca.

His wife and son Alfred were living with him. He engaged in farming in Limestone township, Montour county, where he remained ten years, and then moved to Turbut township, where he remained until his death in March, 1887.